Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Oregon Health Sciences University
01.2023 - 08.2024
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during numerous surgical specialty procedures.
Provided comprehensive support to all members of the surgical team.
Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Positioned patients and set up drapes to create a comfortable surgical environment for patients.
Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with the necessary tools to complete procedures.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instructions.
Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members for optimal efficiency.
Efficient with instruments and soft counts.
Surgical Technologist Student
Mt. Hood Community College
01.2022 - 01.2023
Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Portland Providence Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2021
Utilized hospital systems to monitor and report on individual patient care, including lab results, allergies, and vital signs
Educated patients on their conditions and prescribed medications
Created and maintained an inpatient care log that noted patient medical history, medications, and diagnoses
Attended weekly meetings, training sessions, and retreats to share best practices and receive feedback from other staff members
Investigated and handled complaints about patient care, ensuring that the quality of care is consistent with hospital policy and accepted practices
Ensured every patient was well-fed, clean, and safe at all times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Homewell
09.2011 - 05.2016
Educated patients on their conditions and prescribed medications
Utilized hospital systems to monitor and report on individual patient care, including lab results, allergies, and vital signs
Created and maintained an inpatient care log that noted patient medical history, medications, and diagnoses
Investigated and handled complaints about patient care, ensuring that the quality of care is consistent with hospital policy and accepted practices
Trained new employees effectively to ensure that they were able to perform their job tasks
Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace for patients and ensuring they received proper treatments and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
06-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Mt. Hood Community College
Portland, OR
06.2024
Skills
Knowledge of aseptic technique
Medical Terminology
Experience in labor and delivery
Leadership
Communication
Detail oriented
Active listening skills
Fast learner/ Highly efficient
Stress management
Pre-Surgical Preparation
Specimen Collection
Setting up and Operating Equipment
Infection Control Protocols
Safe Sharps Disposal
Workplace Safety
OB/GYN Procedures
Biohazardous waste disposal
Safe sharps disposal
Pre-surgical preparation
Safety protocols expertise
Setting up and operating equipment
Surgical Assistance
Patient preparation
Instrument Sterilization
Certification
CPR-BLS for Healthcare Providers certification- American Heart Association - Current Until June 2026
Completion of surgical technologist program- June 2024
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Oregon Health Sciences University
01.2023 - 08.2024
Surgical Technologist Student
Mt. Hood Community College
01.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Portland Providence Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Homewell
09.2011 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Oregon State University
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Mt. Hood Community College
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